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TheBison

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Trail Blazer III

2,028
Hartsel, CO
First Name
Brian
Last Name
Foltz
Member #

27816

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AA0BF / WRMI426
Service Branch
U.S. Army
I had a 2018 ZR2. First thing's first: get some ground clearance up front! I started off by just cutting off the stupid air dam because it actually led to me getting stuck once, but I eventually replaced the whole bumper with a Westin tube bumper with skid plate. Biggest mod we did otherwise was go up a bit in tire size with a more aggressive tread (Goodyear Ultraterrains) with a 2" front level kit for a bit more clearance and a lot more traction. With this setup we did a lot of the passes in Colorado prior to trading in for our Bison.
 
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BensonSTW

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Enthusiast III

Must do - get out learn what your rig is capable of. Have a great time doing it.

Must haves - camping gear, extra water, and whatever you want to have when you get where you’re going : hiking boots, fishing poles - whatever it is that you enjoy doing. Go a lot and then get what you need to make things more enjoyable. Everyone’s required gear list will be different. Don’t get too caught up in the gear until you’ve gone a few times.
 
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Likaboss302

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I had a 2018 ZR2. First thing's first: get some ground clearance up front! I started off by just cutting off the stupid air dam because it actually led to me getting stuck once, but I eventually replaced the whole bumper with a Westin tube bumper with skid plate. Biggest mod we did otherwise was go up a bit in tire size with a more aggressive tread (Goodyear Ultraterrains) with a 2" front level kit for a bit more clearance and a lot more traction. With this setup we did a lot of the passes in Colorado prior to trading in for our Bison.
Nice man and me and my best friend removed it the day after I brought it home! No jack or anything so it was tight but we got it. Me and the wife are looking at a 2” level for now and hopefully I can run 33’s on these stocks with minor trimming if needed
 

Likaboss302

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Contributor I

Must do - get out learn what your rig is capable of. Have a great time doing it.

Must haves - camping gear, extra water, and whatever you want to have when you get where you’re going : hiking boots, fishing poles - whatever it is that you enjoy doing. Go a lot and then get what you need to make things more enjoyable. Everyone’s required gear list will be different. Don’t get too caught up in the gear until you’ve gone a few times.
Yea we can’t wait to get out and see what the truck will do! We love fishing and and just hanging out around a campfire, we won’t have too many big mods or gear purchases happening anytime time soon till she is out of college! But can’t wait
 

RJCanyon

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Member III

2,766
California, USA
First Name
Bobby
Last Name
Horne
Member #

19131

welcome! Ill say this, these trucks are fantastic but they have some pretty vulnerable areas underneath. underbody armor is an absolute must, if its a 3.6L then an exhaust crossover skid is highly recommended.

the ZR2 skids will bolt on
CBI
589 FAB
AEV

they all make full sets
 

Pathfinder I

1,685
Pacific Northwest
First Name
Steve
Last Name
Claggett
Service Branch
U. S. Army
Nice man and me and my best friend removed it the day after I brought it home! No jack or anything so it was tight but we got it. Me and the wife are looking at a 2” level for now and hopefully I can run 33’s on these stocks with minor trimming if needed
With a 2" level you are near the oem height of the ZR2, 265/67 or maybe 265/70's should clear. Tire width and rim offset play a part in this. A 255/80 is 33" and clears a ZR2 with level and trim.
 
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RJCanyon

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California, USA
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Bobby
Last Name
Horne
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tire choice will make a big difference as well. Im on a 2" level and my Milestar 265/70 rubbed quite a bit, had to trim waffle and pinch weld, still rubs in some spots under articulation. a less aggressive tire would clear.